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4.4 out of 5

"Unique helpful clean " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 20 Feb 2024

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Hotel Description

A family-friendly stay in Christchurch awaits you at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel. You'll find The Court Theatre a few steps away and Hagley Park within a 10-minute stroll. Highlights at this historic hostel include free in-room WiFi.

This smoke-free hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a game room, and a computer station. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of free self parking.

Sights within a 20-minute walk of this Addington hostel include Orangetheory Stadium and Addington Raceway.

Twin Bunk, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count room.options.bedSize.BunkBed.Singular Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$80* Per night/room 20 Mar. - 21 Mar.

Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room

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Single Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Bed Count 1 Twin Bed Maximum Occupancy 1 Max

Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel ratings based on 33 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.4 out of 5 4.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.5 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.5 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.0 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Everyone (25) Couples (3) Family (4)
5 out of 5
Unique helpful clean

Posted by on 20 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Mar. 2024 by Jailbird

Thanks so much for the 5/5 review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay :)

5 out of 5
Really cool place with lots of history and friendly staff. This has been an experience for life, and I will recommend this place to everyone that are going to New Zealand!

Posted by on 8 Feb. 2024

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Comment from Hotel Management

9 Feb. 2024 by Warden

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are so happy to hear you loved staying at the Jailhouse! We think it’s a pretty cool place too

4 out of 5
For a person on a budget that likes to meet people it was nice. Would recommend it for a convenient stay as it’s $4 on the #7 bus from town and if you are smart with the interchange that will get you to/from the airport

Posted by on 15 Nov. 2023

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Comment from Hotel Management

2 Dec. 2023 by Warden

Hi, thanks for your review. If you are in Chch for longer then buying a metro card for the buses means it is only 2 per trip :)

5 out of 5
Unique and fun because of its history. Great location. Friendly staff in the evening. Could check toilet rolls in ladies more frequently and put in correctly 😉 Well planned kitchen, dining and lounge areas and bike parking👍Welcoming foyer/reception.

Posted by on 14 Jun. 2023

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3 out of 5

Posted by on 3 May 2023

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1 out of 5
The main receptionist treated me like a homeless person cause of my bags, looked down on me from the beginning, she was horrible and at the first chance she kicked me out singling me out. The owner seemed to try to show some humanity by offering me a ride.

Posted by on 12 Sep. 2022

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4 out of 5
I enjoyed the stay, only couple of things to improve.. heating in the room was very limited and didnt do alot, the luver windows created a lot of draft and cold. Otherwise good stay

Posted by on 21 Jul. 2022

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4 out of 5
it was fun to stay in a jail

Posted by on 13 Mar. 2022

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4 out of 5
Very quirky place to stay on a budget in a good location

Posted by on 23 Oct. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

30 Oct. 2019 by Nikki

Hi there and thank you for taking the time to rate your stay with us. It's great to get such a high score and we agree that we're in such a great location! Thanks again and we'd love to see you back in Jail another time! Kind regards, Nikki and the Jailhouse team

5 out of 5
It was a really well appointed hostel. Great experience.

Posted by on 4 Aug. 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

5 Aug. 2019 by Nikki

Thank you so much for giving our hostel a fantastic 5 star rating! We're really happy to hear that you had a great experience and we'd love to see you back in Jail another time. Once again thank you for your valuable feedback. Kind regards, Nikki and the Jailhouse team

About the Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel

Location 338 Lincoln Road, Christchurch, 8024

Property Features

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Tour/ticket assistance, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel. Free self parking is available. This Christchurch hostel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 34 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1874
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Computer for guest use
  • No smoking on site
  • Coffee shop

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired internet

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Christchurch Railway Station (1.8 km / 1.1 mi)
  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel offers 34 shared accommodations with blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers.

  • Accommodations are shared
  • Shower
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer available
  • Blackout drapes
  • Connecting rooms available

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 16
  • Check-in time ends at anytime

Special check-in instructions:

There is no front desk at this property. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

This property does not have a front desk. To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 48 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in information and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

This property requires advance payment for late arrivals for bookings where payment for the stay will be made on site instead of at the time of booking.

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation.

  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Children stay free
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • One child stays free
  • Debit cards
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Private entrance
  • Smoke detector
  • Security system
  • Children stay free - maximum age 2
  • Credit card pre-authorisation
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff do not wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are not in place
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are not available
  • No gap period between guests' stays
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: NZD 25.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

  • Jailhouse Accommodation
  • Jailhouse Accommodation Christchurch
  • Jailhouse Accommodation Hostel
  • Jailhouse Accommodation Hostel Christchurch
  • Jailhouse Hotel Christchurch
  • Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Christchurch
  • Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't served at Jailhouse Accommodation - Hostel.
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Frequently Asked Questions

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.